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Patent GB-2445864-A (GB)
Title: Diagonal interpolation of seismic traces
Inventor: BARNES SIMON RICE
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: Seismic data is obtained from a common field file trace number or common channel across multiple receiver lines captured in response to multiple source events so that an arrangement of midpoints associated with the seismic data includes diagonally adjacent midpoints. Diagonally interpolated traces are obtained by interpolating between seismic traces corresponding to diagonally adjacent midpoints in a diamond pattern. Diagonal trace interpolation may improve azimuthal regularization. The diagonal interpolation method maintains spatial bandwidth increased spatial resolution with increased inline and crossline sampling components. Diagonal gather trace interpolation exploits reduced input trace separation to provide improved stability and detection of a greater range of formation dip angles. The method may include obtaining seismic traces from a marine seismic survey performed using typically two seismic sources fired in a flip-flop pattern. After interpolation and regularization, the seismic traces may be imaged and interpreted for improved seismic exploration and monitoring.
Patent GB-2458290-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining region where broadcasting receiver is located
Inventor: RUAN SHIAU-SHIU
IPC: H04H60/51
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The invention discloses a method for determining a region where a broadcasting receiver is located by detecting the signal strength of a plurality of channels. If first and second channels of a region A are below a threshold and a third channel of region B is above a threshold then region B is recorded as the current region. When a user takes the broadcasting receiver from region A to region B, the broadcasting receiver provides a list of regions including region B when the broadcasting receiver is turned on. When the user chooses to change the current region to region B, and after the channel scan is performed, the user can effortlessly view the broadcast programs of region B.
Patent GB-2448076-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for loading data from a plurality of sources to a master repository for output to a plurality of targets.
Inventor: MEHTA RUBESH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that loads data from a plurality of sources (240) to a master data repository (220) for output to a number of target systems (250). Data is loaded from the systems to an input staging area (210). In one embodiment the loading interface may use relational table structures and semantic mapping metadata. A number of rules are then applied to the data in the input area to convert data to a format suitable for the master repository. These rules may comprise business filters, auto correction and validation rules. Error records may be recorded in a table for separate processing and subsequent loading to the data repository. The method and system provide a method for harmonising data in a master repository from a number of different sources.
Patent GB-2459929-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Preparing Dry Mortar
Inventor: BROWN CAMPBELL
IPC: B01F15/04
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous preparation of dry mortar consists of metering means for metering the constituent materials of the mortar, such as sand, cement and one or more additives, and supplying the metered materials to a conveying means 20, which may be in the form of a screw conveyor. The conveying means 20 conveys the metered materials to a mixing means 30, which may be in the form of a mixing chamber, wherein the materials are blended to form a homogeneous dry mortar. Further disclosed is a method for the continuous preparation of dry mortar comprising metering the constituent materials of the mortar, such as sand, cement and one or more additives and conveying the metered materials through a mixing means 30 wherein the metered materials are blended to form a homogeneous dry mortar at an outlet of the mixing means. The metering means may comprise a metering screw conveyor 9, 10. The sand may be provided in a dry sand hopper 2 with a level sensor. Within the mixing chamber 30 an agitator 40 may be located. The agitator 40 may comprise a shaft and a plurality of radially extending mixing blades (see fig 3).
Patent GB-2448836-A (GB)
Title: Optically variable magnetic stripe assembly
Inventor: HOLMES BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: An optically variable magnetic stripe assembly includes a magnetic layer (5), an optically variable effect generating layer (1,2) over the magnetic layer (5), and an electrically non-conductive reflective layer (12) between the magnetic layer (5) and the optically variable effect generating layer (1).
Patent GB-2462592-A (GB)
Title: Supplementing GPS position information adaptively with WiFi location data
Inventor: MARSHALL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01S19/48
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A method is provided for supplementing a trusted estimate of position comprising receiving first information sufficient to derive a trusted estimate of a first position; receiving an indication that a supplementary estimate of a second position in the vicinity of the first position may be required; in response to the indication, sensing information comprising the identity of at least one terrestrial wireless source observable in the vicinity of the first position; and storing the sensed information in association with the first position. The method enables the trusted estimate of the first position to subsequently be used to estimate any said second position from which the at least one wireless source is observable. The indication that a supplementary estimate of a second position is required may be provided when GPS signals are likely to be unavailable and/or because the location is of particular significance to a user. The adaptive supplementation leads to an increased battery life when the method is implemented in a portable/handheld device.
Patent GB-2465197-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation hub with a plurality of radially arranged inlets
Inventor: WEATHERLY ROBERT
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A ventilation hub unit comprising a casing 12 having one outlet 16 and a plurality of radially arranged inlets 14 on the perimeter. The unit may have a circular profile and the outlet may be tangential to the unit. The extraction hub unit may contain a first chamber into which the inlets open and a second chamber out of which the outlet exits. An axial outlet from the first chamber may lead into the second chamber containing an impeller. Each inlet may have a plurality of spigot inserts 18 with a screw 20 secured first end, and a second end for receiving a duct. The spigot inserts may be different diameters for different sized ducts and may contain a self-governing or manually adjustable flow regulator to restrict the air flow. The outlet has a larger diameter than the inlets and the cross-sectional area of the outlet may be equal or greater than the total of the cross-sectional areas of the inlets. The unit may comprise six radial inlets with an angular spacing of less than 50°. Use in building ventilation limits pressure drops and increases efficiency as weaker impeller provides same extraction rate.
Patent GB-2458363-A (GB)
Title: Binocular Pupillometers
Inventor: TAYLOR DANIEL ROBERT STAFFORD
IPC: A61B3/11
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A binocular pupillometer apparatus is provided with processing means to calculate the relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) in a subject. The amplitude of the pupillary responses of the left and right eyes generated and recorded by the apparatus are plotted as a function of the intensity of a stimulating light pulse generated by the apparatus. The RAPD is calculated as the shift required to bring the two pupillary responses of the left and right eyes into coincidence. Where the responses are not parallel, modified pupillary responses are determined having the same area difference between the responses and an average rate of change with respect to stimulation intensity. The RAPD is calculated from the modified pupillary responses rather than the observed responses. Improvements to the pupillometer include a divider 12 (see fig.7) positioned between the left and right stimulating channels.
Patent GB-2455018-A (GB)
Title: Optical wet connect
Inventor: STOESZ CARL W
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A cable (34) that delivers power, signals, or information is wet connected downhole. The lower portion of the cable (30) can be in an auxiliary conduit to a main tubular and be installed already connected to sensors, instruments or other downhole equipment. The connection is made up downhole to connect a string with its auxiliary conduit (20) to the portion of the string and its auxiliary conduit that are below. The cable already in the hole has an upper end ferrule (36) for connection to a ferrule (44) on the lower end of a cable delivered into the upper auxiliary conduit after the wet connect is made up. When the ferrules connect they are held together and a signal goes to the surface that they have connected. The auxiliary connected conduits have a lateral conduit (43) in fluid communication for use in delivery of the cable with circulating fluid.
Patent GB-2459190-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held power tool with protector part
Inventor: ANDRASIC SINISA
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A hand-held power tool comprises a housing 1, on the outside of which at least one separate protector part 5 is arranged. The protector part has at least one deformation section 6, 7, which possesses an increased deformability in relation to the housing wall of the housing. Preferably, the deformation section consists of a material with greater elasticity than the housing, and may be a two-component part, the two parts having different degrees of deformability. The protector part may be fastened detachably to the outside of the housing by a catch connection. The at least one deformation section may consists of a material with greater elasticity than the housing. Preferably, a wall of the at least one deformation section has regions of reduced wall thickness, and may be configured in a wave shape or with a plurality of depressions and elevations.
Patent GB-2471726-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with oxygen absorbing material
Inventor: YOUNG MATTHEW
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: The invention provides a syringe or autoinjector for dispensing a drug 1 comprising a rigid syringe body 16 containing the drug 1, an oxygen absorbing material 14, an inner separating element 2 between the drug 1 and oxygen absorbing material 14 to prevent the drug from contacting the oxygen absorbing material but which allows oxygen to pass from the drug to the oxygen absorbing material, and an oxygen impermeable container 3 enclosing both the drug and the oxygen absorbing material. Thus drug contamination with oxygen is prevented. The oxygen impermeable container may partially or fully form the rigid syringe body (see figure 6c). The oxygen-impermeable container may be made from EVOH, a fluorocarbon or polyatnide. The inner container 2 may be sealed with an oxygen-permeable membrane 5, both may be made from cyclic olefin polymer. The oxygen absorbing material 14 may be iron. ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbate, or a polymeric resin and catalyst. A method of manufacture is also provided.
Patent GB-2472786-A (GB)
Title: Steering arrangement for toy vehicle
Inventor: JERMYN PHILLIP MATTHEW
IPC: A63H17/36
Filed: 2009-08-17
Abstract: A toy vehicle apparatus includes a body portion 4 with two or more rotatable wheels 6,8,10,12 associated with the same for allowing the apparatus to move across a surface in use. The orientation of at least one of the wheels is substantially fixed and directional control of the apparatus is achieved by independently controlling the speed of drive means 16,18 associated with the at least one substantially fixed wheel. Thus, both the functions of movement and steering of the toy vehicle are controlled by varying the speed of the motors 16 and 18. Further disclosed is a toy vehicle apparatus having a gyro sensing means for providing feedback for controlling steering of the vehicle in use. Also disclosed is a toy vehicle apparatus wherein electrical pulses are provided to a drive means.
Patent GB-2459423-A (GB)
Title: Spar structures
Inventor: CARACOSTIS CONSTANTINE GEORGE
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A spar platform comprising a deck; a buoyant tank assembly, comprising a first buoyant section connected to the deck, the first buoyant section comprises an aspect ratio from 0.001 to 1, the first buoyant section aspect ratio defined as a vertical draft of the first buoyant section divided by a diameter of the first buoyant section; a second buoyant section disposed beneath the first buoyant section, the second buoyant section comprises an aspect ratio from 0.001 to 2, the second buoyant section aspect ratio defined as a vertical height of the second buoyant section divided by a diameter of the second buoyant section; and a rigid buoyant section spacing structure connecting the first and second buoyant sections in manner providing a horizontally extending vertical gap there between, the gap comprises an aspect ratio from 0.15 to 2, the gap aspect ratio defined as a vertical height of the gap divided by a diameter of the first buoyant section; a counterweight; and a counterweight spacing structure connecting the counterweight to the buoyant tank assembly.
Patent GB-2466333-A (GB)
Title: Method for authenticating a user to a computer server and the server to the user, thus enabling an authenticated conversation or message session.
Inventor: HARRIS RICHARD
IPC: G06F21/20
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for authenticated voice or video call between a first and second user. The method starts with a server receiving an instruction to initiate an authenticated call, the server transmits an identifier to a first device, associated with the first user, the identifier being uniquely associated with the first user. The server can then be authenticated by the device or by the first user. The server then receives user-generated information from the first device, which is used to authenticate the first user, and initiate the authenticated call between a second device associated with the second user and the first device. The device and the server may communicate over a different data channel to the voice channel or they may use the voice channel.
Patent GB-2462044-A (GB)
Title: Cold flow response of diesel fuels
Inventor: LAMPRECHT DELANIE
IPC: C10L1/08
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The invention provides A blend of FT derived diesel, crude derived diesel, and CFPP improving additive, wherein the FT diesel is from 1 vol% to 50 vol% of the blend, said blend having a CFPP of below -18°C. The invention extends to use of FT diesel as a blendcomponent for a compression ignition fuel blend, said blend including the FT diesel, a crude derived diesel fuel and a CFPP improver additive, wherein the FT diesel is from 1 vol% to 50 vol% of the blend, which blend has a CFPP of below -20°C.
Patent GB-2476234-A (GB)
Title: Identifying processes running on a computer that maintain it in a high power state so that a list of such processes that are disallowed can be created
Inventor: BLACKBURN MARK
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling power consumption in a computer. The method uses a power management program 100 installed on the computer to detect the identities S6 of processes running on the computer which maintain the computer in a high power state in the absence of user input activity S4. The list of identified processes is then sent to an administrator who identifies the processes that should not be allowed and creates a list or set of the identities of the disallowed processes. The list is then stored in a database which is downloaded to the computer. The step of identifying the processes may be involve detecting that no input for a set period of time. The identity of a process may be detected by the thread executing the process. The purpose is to place s computer in a low power state if it is running only disallowed processes.
Patent GB-848506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to resolvers for producing electrical signals representative of the components in co-ordinate directions of a mechanical movement
Inventor: BARNETT ARTHUR ALEC CECIL
IPC: G01B7/004
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 848,506. Cathode-ray tube circuits. DECCA RECORD CO. Ltd. March 16, 1959 [March 28, 1958], No. 10082/58. Class 40(7). [Also in Group XXXVIII] A resolver for controlling the position of an electronic marker on a radar display screen comprises a ball freely mounted so as to be capable of unlimited movement about any axis, at least two wheels frictionally engaging the surface of the ball, and electrical signal generators, driven by the wheels to produce signals representative of the components in two co-ordinate directions of movements of the ball. As shown in plan in Fig. 1, a ball 15 of dense plastic material is supported on a horizontal base plate 10 by a castor assembly 13 and by wheels 16, 17, 18 which engage the ball at points in its horizontal diametral plane and which rotate about horizontal axes, the axes of wheels 16, 17 being mutually orthogonal. Wheels 16, 17, which have smaller diameters than that of the ball, drive potentiometers 19, 20, through reduction gearing; in addition, they may drive rods through rack and pinion gearing, the point of intersection of the rods indicating the position of the marker on the screen. Wheel 18 is an idler wheel and is urged against the ball by a spring 46. The wheels, including the castorwheel 14, are made of nylon and have grooved flat peripheries as at 21. To facilitate rapid movement of the potentiometers by spinning the ball, the friction wheels may be weighted, or separate flywheels may be provided on the friction wheel shafts. Instead of, or as well as, step down gearing between the friction wheels and the potentiometers, the differential output of two potentiometers, driven by wheels of slightly different diameters at opposite ends of a ball diameter, may be used for each co-ordinate signal.
Patent GB-834869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to multi-speed change-speed gears
Inventor: ADAM JULIUS
IPC: F16D23/04
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 834,869. Variable-speed gear; clutches. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN A.G. March 28, 1958, No. 10135/58. Class 80 (2). A two-speed and reverse gear of the constant mesh type has wheels 3, 4 loosely mounted on an output shaft 2 and selectively clutchable to a wheel 10, which is keyed on the output shaft, by means of an internally splined shift sleeve 15 axially slidable on a reduced diameter extension of the wheel 10. The shift sleeve has splined extensions 16 passing through apertures in the wheel 10 so that on movement of the sleeve to the left teeth 21 on wheel 3 are engaged and on movement to the right teeth 22 of wheel 4. Forward drive from an input shaft 5 thus occurs through wheels 7, 3 or 8, 4. For reverse drive, wheels 28, 26 which are loosely mounted on a shaft 25 and are in constant mesh with wheels 8, 10 respectively, are clutched together by pins 30 carried by a shift sleeve 29.
Patent GB-1411731-A (GB)
Title: Electormagnetic wave absorbing material
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1411731 Resin compositions containing carbon microspheres KUREHA KAGAKU KOGYO KK and TOYOBO CO Ltd 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10147/74 Headings C3B and C3P [Also in Division H1] Compositions, suitable for microwave absorbers, are made from carbon microspheres having diameters of 50-1000 Á and wall-thickness 2-10 Á in a matrix of epoxy resin or an unsaturated polyester resin. The preparation of the spheres from coal or petroleum-based pitch is described in Specification 1,318,324. In one example, 150 g. of microspheres of particle size 75-150 Á and wall-thickness 2-4 Á are mixed with 100 c.c. epoxy resin and hardener, and the mixture heated at 150 C. for 10 hours. In a further example, the microspheres have a particle size 150-250 Á and wall thickness 3-8 Á, and an unsaturated polyester is used in place of the epoxy resin.
Patent GB-1215089-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing fillet-shaped portions of frozen fish and apparatus for use in carrying out the method
IPC: A23B4/06
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,215,089. Freezing fish. A. ESPERSEN A.S. 1 March, 1968 [3 March, 1967], No. 10180/68. Heading F4H. A mould for freezing fish meat to form a frozen body of irregular cross-section comprises an annular cover 2 which fits loosely into the top of an annular lower part 1 so that the mould may expand, against an applied pressure, during freezing. The pressure is preferably applied by stacking the moulds upon one another and placing a weight on the uppermost mould. After removal from the mould the frozen body is cut along radial planes to produce tapered slices. Cover 2 is provided with venting holes 17 and has lugs 9, 10 for receiving the base 8 of a superposed mould while maintaining a space 11 therebeneath for air circulation during freezing.
Patent GB-707071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to high frequency electric induction heating
Inventor: URMENYI LASZLO
IPC: H05B6/36
Filed: 1951-05-01
Abstract: 707,071. Induction heating. WICKMAN, Ltd. May 9, 1952 [May 1, 1951], No. 10230/51. Class 39 (3) A work coil comprises two or more component coils connected in parallel and arranged to be coupled respectively to different parts of a workpiece, and one or more inductances connected in series with one or some of the component coils which are arranged to adjust the relative current flow in the component coils, and thereby the heating of the different parts of the workpiece. In Figs. 2 and 3 the work coil includes three single turn coils 16, 17, 18 secured together, and connected electrically in parallel by conducting blocks 23 and bolts 24. The coils have longitudinally extending slots 20 and sets of apertures 22, 19, 21 which embrace various parts of a set of workpieces, not shown. The slots in the coils 16 and 18 are widened at one end to form rectangular apertures 26, and a pair of short circuiting strips 27, 28 with a connecting screw 29 are adjustable along each aperture 26 to vary the coil inductance. The parts of the coils supporting the said strips may be bent away from one another. In Fig. 4 the work coil comprises a central coil 35 of two turns electrically in parallel with, and sandwiched between, two single turn coils 38. The coils are of tubing and are connected together at 41, 42 so that they surround a tubular workpiece 31 having enlarged annular end walls 33. The current through the coil 35 may be varied by a variable inductance 43 electrically in series therewith, and comprising a U-shaped tubing bridging a gap in one of the coil turns, and short circuited by an adjustable pair of plates 46 clamped together by a nut and bolt 47. Specification 673,241 is referred to.
Patent GB-842516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to backlash-free drive gearings
IPC: B23Q5/56
Filed: 1958-03-31
Abstract: 842,516. Toothed gearing. GLEASON WORKS. March 31, 1958 [March 29, 1957], No. 10294/58. Class 80 (1). Compensation for backlash in a spiral bevel or hypoid gear drive 13, 12 from a driving shaft 15 to a driven shaft 11 is effected by a secondary drive pinion 14 on to the gear 12 which is driven from the shaft 15 through a pair of helical gears 24, 37 and a spring coupling 42, 43. The coupling is adapted to be loaded in one direction or the other according to the direction of drive by adjusting the axial position of gear 37 relative to gear 24. The spring coupling 42, 43 has springs acting in both directions from each member of the coupling but if rotation in only one direction is necessary the coupling need only have single acting springs.